Lester Controls ALMEGA Quick Setup Manual

ALMEGA POSITIONING SYSTEM: QUICK SETUP GUIDE
"HPV6/900, DIRECT TO FLOOR, KP" ISSUE: 6 Date: 02/10/2015
1. PRE-CHECKS (see next page). Also refer to Almega Technical Manual Supplements: Positioning system,
and Drive Serial Comms Magnetek HPV600/900 Drive.

2. SETTING THE OVERRUN DISTANCE

In general the default value of 500mm should suffice to cover the max distance the lift could ever overrun.
However check this distance to ensure the max shaft position values are set correct, before using in normal
operation. They can also be adjusted after the learning run.
a. Set parameters MENU->POSITION SYSTEM SETUP->OVERRUN TOP/BOT, typically-500mm.

3. CLEARING OUT THE FLOOR LEVELS / PREVIOUSLY LEARNED VALUES

This is recommended for each new installation to clear (at the start of installation) any previously learned
floor position values. If this is not carried out the lift may have limited travel because of incorrect
information such as the terminal limits. A common occurrence is the Lift does not go UP on inspection.
This feature can only be selected with Almega software version V5.00 and greater, and the command to
clear is only accepted on inspection. Once the lift has been commissioned DO NOT USE THIS
FEATURE, IT WILL WIPE ALL FLOOR LEVELS!
a. Select option MENU->POSITION SYSTEM SETUP->CLR ALL FLOOR LEVELS->YES to clear
floor levels, terminal limit positions, and correction information. *Note only when on Inspection*

4. SETTING THE TERMINAL LIMITS

a. If parameter "SOFTWARE TERM LIMITS" = NO , or does not exist (Mechanical Terminal
Limit Switches are fitted)
i. Set Terminal Stopping limit switches above/below, top/bot floor level as required.
b. Else if Parameter "SOFTWARE TERM LIMITS" = YES.
Note: Software terminal limits are NOT recommended when using an Over-speed Governor
Encoder because excessive rope slip could cause the terminal limits to move position and
hence the lift could either under-travel, or over-travel onto the Over-travel limits.
i. Set parameter MENU->POSITION SYSTEM SETUP->UP TERM LIMIT DIST as
desired (distance above top floor level). Typically set at 25mm.
ii. Set parameter MENU->POSITION SYSTEM SETUP->DN TERM LIMIT DIST as
desired (distance below bot floor level). Typically set at 25mm.
iii. If Terminal Limits are required before the LEARN RUN (i.e. manual setting)
iv. Setting terminal limits during Learn Run

5. PUT THE LIFT ON PREPARE TO TEST CONTROL (DOORS OFF).

a. Press MENU on the Almega Keypad.
b. Press DOWN ARROW once to highlight "ENGINEERS SELECTION";
c. Press DOWN ARROW 3 times to highlight "PREPARE TO TEST CTRL"; Press ENTER
d. If "Password Lev 1 Reqd" is displayed at the bottom of the screen,:
Press and hold MODE on the Almega keypad, then press ENTER, whilst still holding MODE.
e. Press UP ARROW to display "DOORS OFF";

6. TAKE LIFT TO BOTTOM ON INSPECTION.

a. If Terminal Limits are not configured or not set.
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1. Take the lift to the terminal floors and record the Absolute Top / Bottom Position
Values, Position Value found by pressing F1 and reading P=????
2. Enter the values into system as SET FLOOR LEVELS (8). (POSITION
SYSTEM SETUP->FLOOR LEVELS).
3. The terminal limits will now be set e.g. 25mm above and below top/bot floor
levels. The lift will stop on these on Inspection Control.
1. After setting the UP/DN TERM LIMIT DISTANCES (as above) the lift will
automatically set the terminal limits when the learning run has been successful.
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